micropython-pico-deepsleep I dont get 1.4ma

I use picosleep and I get 6.6ma. It 3x reduced the power usage but it is not like 1.4ma. Here is my code:

import picosleep

f=open("deepsleep.txt","w") f.write("no") f.close()

picosleep.seconds(2592000) # 1 month

Oct 19 '23 20:10 SaitamaTechno

Maybe you have other stuff running besides the rp2040?

Dec 15 '23 12:12 isnisn

Yes I have a wired gyro sensor and a touch screen but I dont send them any data or receive, Why is this consumption so high? Is it normal?

Dec 15 '23 12:12 SaitamaTechno

even if not sending or receiving data, your peripherals will consume standby current, just like the pico. some chips (e.g. BME280 temperature sensing IC's) can be put into a standby mode via software command, maybe you can reduce the standby consumption of your peripherals that way. the 1.4 mA is just for the pico with nothing else attached.

Jun 27 '24 07:06 elschopi

@elschopi I got it thank you!

Jun 27 '24 11:06 SaitamaTechno